Multnomah University - Ambassador Yearbook (Portland, OR)

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corn-in all different directions. Dr. Robert Wheatley of Boulevard Park Presbyterian Church in Seattle spoke in the morning session. It was exciting to hear how the people at his church had been lear- ning to trust God and how He had in turn been prospering their ministries in many ways. After the prayer I went down to the displays again. I tried to steer clear of the booths that represented South American missions but it seemed that everywhere I went mis- sionaries and other people would mention Bolivia to me. Finally I went to buy a bagel with cream cheese. The lady in front of me -'U I ' 3751 . . 4 f 6 Carl Thompson was a missionary from Bolivia. I just couldn't get away from it. That evening Dick Patty spoke on Nehemiah. Day Four: It was blue sky, but so bitter cold. We made our march up the hill with our faces cracking and noses numbing. Everywhere I turned there were people talking about God's leading. Apparently the appointees felt that God was calling them to go out into our city, our country or the world to proclaim God's truth. Throughout the week Dr. Armstrong took us through the life of Moses. Moses as a man, a prophet, priest and king. I began to

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lf ,1 in ff., '15-N ...le M-L. Carl Thompson the main thrusts of the conference. I could just see the whole country of Bolivia encircled by a wall and the gates opening to hear the Gospel. But the whole country? Palau said there are seven key words for the Christian, vision, priorities, compas- sion, urgency, a servant's heart, prayer, and authority of holiness. When we catch a vision of what's happen- ing, he said, we can catch the vision the Lord Jesus had. All I have to do is pray, Lord, enlarge my vision. Palau emphasized that people are lost and without hope. CDoes that mean in Carl Thompson fLef!j Liullu Brown picks up literature 111 the booth nf 11 jeufixlz mission boa rd. fAbnz'ej Luix Palau .vf1e11k.v during lbe Tuesday evening .version 111911111 Cbrixfs wordx. If ye shall ask fnzything in my flume. I will do it. fRiglJ!j Sfllll-I21ff'7', memlrer of the Luis Paluu team, leads one of the evening Jemimzrx. fFf1r righlj Charlie jobnsmz listens to fnissionfzry repre- .l'9lIrlfi!'9. Bolivia?J Go ahead and ask the Lord, Palau went on. Don't be afraid about being egotisticf' The evangelist said that we must get our priorities straight if we are to serve God. One of those priorities is a heart of compas: sion for the lost. I began to wonder if I real- ly cared about the people who were lost without Christ. Lastly, Palau said, If you're going to be close to the Lord, you are going to be holy. A holy man is an awesome weapon in the hand of God. Day three: It was neat to watch as mis- sionary appointees were sent out like pop-

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'i vt 1 aqua Carl Thompson imagine myself a kind of Moses, and God was preparing me for some special mission. Walter de Smet told us what God is doing in South America. I found out that there are 41 churches in Bolivia! As Mr. de Smet was talking about obedience he said, Have you learned obedience in the home? At that time a child's voice rang out from the back of the auditorium, UNO! Everyone laughed. Mr. de Smet pointed out that love and ap- preciation on the field begins at home or school. Friendships are important. It is im- portant to have someone to share with on the field. l Carl Thompson ' Day five: the emphasis was Asia. Mr. Nguyen Thi from Viet Nam spoke. He gave a challenging message of how God directed him and his family out of Viet Nam when seemingly everything was against them. Friday night. This was the night of the big rally. I knew I was had when we sang two inspiring hymns. I was all ready to give my life to the Lord for His service. Dr. Armstrong asked the question, What would you want Jesus to do for you? What would you ask for? It was a beautiful end to an exciting beginning. Young lives seeking God's will for their life. The choir and chorale came in